Symphony Of Science - "The Big Beginning"

Symphony Of Science - "The Poetry Of Reality"

I've been incredibly busy and distracted for the past couple of months, doing opera and whatnot. But I couldn't miss posting the new Symphony Of Science video that came out today. This is one of the best yet!

Carl Sagan - "A Glorious Dawn" ft Stephen Hawking

Best use of auto-tune ever.

[via Boing Boing]

More Hawking Goodness

So, Stephen Hawking is a good match for children's toys. But how about children's literature?
I was very excited to discover that Hawking has written a sci-fi trilogy for kids. As he says, it's like Harry Potter, but with science taking the place of magic. We'll have to wait and see if certain people from the religious right find that more, or less, threatening to America's youth.
I, for one, can't wait to read the series.

Here's the book description from Amazon:
Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestselling A Brief History of Time, and his daughter Lucy explain the universe to readers of all ages. George's parents, who have always been wary of technology, warn him about their new neighbors: Eric is a scientist and his daughter, Annie, seems to be following in his footsteps. But when George befriends them and Cosmos, their super-computer, he finds himself on a wildly fun adventure, while learning about physics, time, and the universe. With Cosmos's help, he can travel to other planets and a black hole. But what would happen if the wrong people got their hands on Cosmos? George, Annie, and Eric aren't about to find out, and what ensues is a funny adventure that clearly explains the mysteries of science. Garry Parsons' energetic illustrations add humor and interest, and his scientific drawings add clarity; there are also eight 4-page full-color inserts of scientific photos.

Best. Lego Set. Ever.